The founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Otunba Subomi Balogun, has passed away at the age of 89. Confirming the business titan’s demise in a statement Friday on Twitter, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State noted that the late octogenarian’s unwavering commitment, tireless efforts, and remarkable contributions would continue […]
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US embassy confirms safe return of two staff involved in Anambra attack
The United States Embassy in Abuja has said that two of its employees involved in the Anambra convoy attack have been successfully rescued.The embassy in a statement released in Abuja on Friday confirmed that two employees engaged in the Anambra convoy attack have been rescued and are now safe under […]
Compel Nigerian govt to release Nnamdi Kanu, US lawmaker begs Congress
The member representing District 139 in the Texas House of Representatives, Jarvis Johnson, has urged the United States Congress to compel the Federal Government to immediately release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Johnson made this known in a letter titled, ‘Re: Appeal for Your […]
I’ll honour Tinubu’s invitation if… — Apapa
The Labour Party factional chairman, Lamidi Apapa, has given grounds on which he’d honour an invitation for dialogue from the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. While responding to questions about if he will honour an invitation from Tinubu for reconciliation talks on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Thursday, Apapa said he would […]
EFCC Probes Zamfara Gov, Matawalle Over ‘N70bn Fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the outgoing Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle is under investigation for alleged N70bn fraud. The Commission, in a statement on Thursday, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) powerbroker is being investigated over allegation of monumental corruption, award of phantom contracts and […]
Buhari grants 65 ex-Corps members automatic employments
President Muhammadu Buhari has granted automatic employment in the Federal Civil Service to 65 former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Speaking at the NYSC 50th Anniversary Honours Award held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, on Thursday, the Nigerian leader also highlighted numerous achievements of the […]
Transition: Buhari To Confer GCFR, GCON Titles On Tinubu, Shettima
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday, May 25th, confer National Honours on president-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima. They both will be conferred with the National Honours of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) and Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON). This is […]
Ijora-Olopa Bridge To Be Examined Before Repair – Lagos Controller Of Works
The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Olukorode Kesha, says the Ijora-Olopa Bridge will be examined thoroughly before repair. The Federal Government shut down the Bridge on Wednesday in Lagos State for the safety of the public over damage caused by vandals. While giving an update about the development, Kesha […]
Police Get Court Order To Detain Seun Kuti Till Monday, Lawyer Kicks.
The Lagos State Police Command has secured a court order to detain embattled Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti till Monday, the defendant’s lawyer, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN) has said. In an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, the lawyer said that the police approached the Magistrate’s Court in Yaba for variation of […]
Post Primary Schools Service Commission, PPSSC,Asks School Principals To Provide Sufficient Specimen For Students For Practicals
The chairman, Anambra State Post Primary Schools Service Commission, PPSSC, Professor Nkechi Ikediugwu, has called on school principals in Anambra State, to provide sufficient specimen for students during examinations. Professor Ikediugwu made this call during a visit to some secondary schools to monitor the on-going West African Senior School Certificate […]